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"Organized specifically as tutorials instead of chapters, the reader is guided through the process of problem-based learning while establishing a foundation for learning. Each tutorial concludes with a synopsis of resources and a descriptive overview of key terminology presented." "This insightful text teaches both students and health professionals the valuable lesson of "how" to learn while developing the skills necessary to succeed in their profession."--BOOK...

"This book discloses ways in which learners and teachers manage complex and diverse learning in the context of their lives in a fragile and often incoherent world. These are the untold stories. The central argument of the book is that the potential and influence of problem-based learning is yet to be realized personally, pedagogically and professionally in the context of higher education. It explores both the theory and the practice of problem-based...

Teachers today are faced not only with increasing challenges in the classroom but also with mounting pressures to be more creative in their use of preparation time. With this in mind, the creators of the "Psychology in the Classroom" series have designed these books to be both inspiring and practical. Teachers will find that a number of user-friendly features make the educational principles discussed in these books easy to adapt for classroom use The...

In Program Two, go to middle and high schools where teachers use problem-based learning to develop real-world, authentic tasks that motivate students and encourage them to take more ownership of learning. See examples of how teachers use problem-based learning to collaborate across the curriculum and integrate technology into their instruction.

Explains why and how to use the problem-based learning (PBL) instructional method with teachers in ongoing professional development, discussing several topics for which it can be used, including educational psychology and inclusive classrooms.

Finkelstein shows parents and teachers how to help students investigate their own scientific questions. Rather than a set of guidelines for science fair projects, this book presents a method for helping students expand their creativity and develop logical thinking while learning science.

"Scenario-Based Learning offers a wealth of ideas for improving critical thinking skills, problem solving, and includes suggestions for promoting opportunities for practicing scenario-based learning on the job. The book contains a wealth of kick-off alternative research-based examples and describes various types of case data. The book also includes tutorials, action templates, and online references. This must-have resource also includes information...

An outgrowth of faculty-driven efforts to reform undergraduate education at the U. of Delaware, this guide emphasizes issues and questions frequently encountered by the editors. It outlines how Delaware's problem-based learning program was developed as well as its model for faculty mentoring; addresses questions about course transformations and planning for effective problem-based instruction; and presents a series of case studies from disciplines...

In this video viewers will learn how problem based learning approaches can positively affect educational outcomes. They'll also learn how to design problem based learning tasks for online learning that enhance learning. Presented by educator Kwame Daniels.